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Self-assessment · Anxiety

Anxiety Screening

Based on the GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale), one of the most widely validated anxiety screening tools used in clinical practice worldwide. Answer based on the last two weeks. Takes about 2 minutes.

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Question 1 of 80%
Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
1

Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
2

Not being able to stop or control worrying

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
3

Worrying too much about different things

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
4

Trouble relaxing

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
5

Being so restless that it is hard to sit still

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
6

Becoming easily annoyed or irritable

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
7

Feeling afraid, as if something awful might happen

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How difficult have these problems made it for you to do your work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people?

This question provides context for your results and does not affect your score.

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Your results

Score interpretation

0–4Minimal anxiety
5–9Mild anxiety
10–14Moderate anxiety
15–21Severe anxiety
The GAD-7 is a validated screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. It also performs well as a brief screener for panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and PTSD. A score of ≥10 is the recommended clinical cutoff for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (sensitivity 89%, specificity 82%). Only a qualified clinician can make a diagnosis.
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Understanding your results

What does my score mean?

The GAD-7 measures how frequently anxiety symptoms have been present over the past two weeks. It is a snapshot, not a permanent characterization of who you are.

Anxiety is also a spectrum. The GAD-7 screens specifically for generalized anxiety but often picks up panic, social anxiety, and other presentations as well. Context matters alongside the score.

Scores of 1–9

Minimal to mild symptoms. Self-care, stress management, and monitoring are reasonable starting points. Worth noting if symptoms have persisted for weeks or if they cluster around specific situations.

Scores of 10–14

Moderate anxiety. Treatment is usually warranted at this level. Therapy, particularly approaches that address both the patterns and the underlying drivers of anxiety, is strongly recommended.

Scores of 15–21

Severe anxiety. This level significantly impacts daily life and warrants prompt professional attention. Therapy, and possibly medication evaluation, can make a substantial difference. Please reach out to a clinician.

Next steps

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